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30-Minute Chicken Francese

Golden pan-fried chicken cutlets in a silky lemon butter sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 lemons juiced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg mixture.
  3. Pan-fry chicken in olive oil and butter until golden; remove and set aside.
  4. Deglaze pan with white wine.
  5. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer.
  6. Whisk in remaining butter and return chicken to pan.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.